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Functional Skills Maths Level 1 at Parkshot

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, fees apply. Contact Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College for more info.

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About this course

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll cover number, measure, shape and space, and handling data. The course runs for 12 weeks. You'll sit a short computer-based initial assessment before you start, so the course is pitched at the right level for you. A level 1 functional skills maths course is a recognised step up in maths, and many employers accept it as a gcse maths alternative when a Level 2 isn't yet in reach. Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1 with certificate.

Who this course is for

Do you want to boost your maths skills and confidence? This Functional Skills Maths Level 1 course is designed to help you develop your abilities in number, measure, shape & space, and handling data. You'll work towards a Level 1 national qualification in Functional Maths, which you'll take at the end of the course. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their maths skills for everyday life or further study.

Entry requirements

You need to be working toward Level 1 Maths. You will need to sit a computer-based initial assessment to indicate and evidence your current level of Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in everyday contexts.
  • You'll use measurements and understand units of length, weight, capacity and time.
  • You'll interpret and work with shapes, space and basic geometry.
  • You'll read, interpret and compare data presented in tables, charts and graphs.
  • You'll solve practical maths problems drawn from real situations such as work and finance.
  • You'll use a calculator and check your answers for accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Parkshot, with a tutor guiding you through each topic. Learning is hands-on and practical, using everyday contexts to make the maths relevant. Assessment is by a computer-based external exam set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework portfolio. You sit the exam when your tutor confirms you are ready.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Warehouse operative: many roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Retail assistant: stock, pricing and cash-handling tasks need solid number skills.
  • Care assistant: numeracy is checked during care sector recruitment.
  • Catering assistant: measuring, portioning and stock work all draw on maths.
  • Apprentice: most apprenticeships require Functional Skills Maths Level 1 as a minimum.
  • Administrator: office roles often ask for a maths qualification on application.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the next step up, and the qualification employers and colleges mean when they ask for a GCSE maths equivalent. Completing a free functional skills maths course at Level 2 opens doors to further training, higher apprenticeships, and many job applications.
  • GCSE Maths: some learners choose to sit a full GCSE after Level 1, particularly if they need a graded result for a specific course or employer.
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